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NAMES, DATES, AND NUMBERS 
WHAT THEY MEAN TO YOU 



WRITINGS OF JULIA SETON, M.D. 



The Science of Success 

Freedom Talks No. I 

Freedom Talks No. II 

Concentration 

Marriage 

The Race Problem — Money 

The Psychology of the Solar 
Plexus and Sub-Conscious Mind 



NAMES, DATES, AND 
NUMBERS 

WHAT THEY MEAN TO YOU 



BY 

ROY PAGE WALTON 




New York 

Edward J. Clode 

Publisher 



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COPYRIGHT, 1914, BY 
EDWARD J. CLODE 

All rights reserved 



NOV 27 1914 

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CONTENTS 



Introduction . 

I. The Law of Numbers 

II. The Character and Influence of No's i, 2, 3 

III. The Character and Influence of No's 4, 5, 6 

IV. The Character and Influence of No's 7, 8, 9 
V. Application and use of Numbers . . . 

VI. Strong and Weak Names 

VII. The Number that Governs the Life . . 
VIII. How each Single Name Effects the Life 
IX. The Importance of Varying the Signature 
X. How the Name Discloses the Future 
XI. Choosing a Suitable Name for a Child 
XII. Names Suitable for Marriage . . . 

XIII. How to Find Lucky Days and Months 

XIV. Points to Bear in Mind 



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INTRODUCTION 

The tremendous interest taken of late in 
names and numbers may be described as 
phenomenal. 

This widely spreading interest may be as- 
cribed to the fact that the present civiliza- 
tion is very desirous of learning of self, and 
reaches out eagerly for any subject that can 
help in human deduction, and the simplicity 
of this method of self-analysis naturally at- 
tracts to itself an ever increasing and enthu- 
siastic following. 

While it is true the large majority of people 
are really seeking for a solution regarding 
life, with a desire to obey that God-given 
command: "Man, know Thyself": there also 
exists a certain class of individuals who use 
this and other subjects of self-analysis simply 
as a means of entertainment. 



viii INTRODUCTION 

I wish this volume to be accepted as repre- 
senting one channel of human analysis: also 
as a source of entertainment as well as in- 
struction, for what can be more interesting 
and fascinating than an unbiased analysis of 
self? 

The study of Names and Numbers opens up 
a new and large field in the hidden world of 
self-analysis, gives to us many facts pertaining 
to our individuality, and also a reason for 
apparent success or failure that heretofore 
were impossible to be obtained. 

The Author 



NAMES, DATES, AND NUMBERS 
CHAPTER I 

THE LAW OF NUMBERS 

Nothing in this Universe of sorrows and 
joys is more intensely interesting or fascinating 
than that collection of atoms attuned to move 
at a human vibration, this vibration being 
commonly called "Self." 

This self is a persevering and consistent 
seeker: a seeker many times for recognition, 
for flattery and for praise, but, in reality, a 
seeker for real knowledge that it may better 
probe and learn of that mysterious entity, 
termed "Self," and the true position of this 
"self" amongst these unexplainable laws of 
nature, which are commonly called "Life's 
riddles." 

In answer to humanity's call for an ex- 
planation of the laws everywhere about, and 



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for an explanation of self, nature and man 
have responded with the subjects of astrology, 
palmistry, psychometry, etc., etc., and man 
has decided, after much investigation, that all 
these subjects serve a purpose, and, in their 
way, are beneficial and useful, because they 
reveal much that is instructive and helpful. 

But, for simplicity and usefulness, the sub- 
ject Names and Numbers is destined to fill a 
bigger want and to cover a larger field in the 
education of man, than any other system of 
human analysis. 

Names and Numbers are divided into two 
great principles or divisions, — the first di- 
vision being the meaning of the individual 
numbers, and the second — their practical 
application to names. 

The first lesson then to be mastered con- 
sists of a thorough understanding of what 
the several numbers mean: what influence 
they possess: and their latent and objective 
powers. 



CHAPTER II 

THE CHARACTER AND INFLUENCE OF NUMBERS 
ONE, TWO AND THREE 

The Character and Influence of Number 
One. — This is a strong, forceful, active, cre- 
ative and masculine number. 

It represents individuality, strength and 
boldness. 

It is a petulant, self-centered number and 
seldom recognizes anything beyond its own, 
often very limited, vision. 

The characteristic One individual, analyzes 
everything by his standard of life and refuses 
to accept anything his five senses cannot 
include or understand: nor can it be said 
"hiding his light under a bushel" is one of 
his characteristic failings. 

It is a number of ruling, directing, invent- 
ing and planning, and is powerful in a limited 



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or localized way: it radiates the do-and-dare 
spirit, and is often officious and dominating, 
refusing to recognize or consider any difficul- 
ties, obstacles or barriers, and rides right over 
anything coming in its way. 

It is a number of explanation, and not 
execution. "One" was the foundation-stone 
of creation and retains much of its original 
austerity and rulership. 

The Character and Influence of Number 
Two. — As Number one is a masculine influ- 
ence, so is Number Two its polar opposite, 
being a distinctly feminine and receptive 
number. 

It is a kind, diplomatic and peace-loving 
number: while two is far from being a real 
power, in its influence, yet it differs from 
Number One in that its strength is more 
subjective than objective: its influence is 
refined, gentle and helpful. Number Two is 
supposed to be the ideal number for JMothers, 
for Doctors, Dentists, Nurses, Diplomats, etc. 



NUMBERS ONE, TWO AND THREE 5 
It is a number or vibration of temperament 
and individuality and more a number of the 
heart than of the mind. 

Charm, endearment, affection, attachment 
are words that partly describe the Number 
Two influence, and it bestows composure, 
calm, and aids companionship and all friendly 
associations. 

Character and Influence 0/ Number Three. — 
This is a number of expression, declamation 
and enunciation. 

It influences oratory, acting, singing, writing, 
dancing and painting. 

Its principal characteristics are mirth, good 
cheer, merriment, pleasure and jollity: also 
joy, gladness, pleasure, ecstasy and inspiration 
are predominating expressions. As Number 
Two represents the peace-loving number, so 
may Number Three be said to be the joy- 
giving number. 



CHAPTER III 

CHARACTER AND INFLUENCE OF NUMBERS FOUR, 
FIVE AND SIX 

Character and Influence of Number Four. — 
This number bestows a creative and tenacious 
influence on its bearer. 

It is a heavy, physical number, crude and 
limited, and a number given to analysis and 
discussion. 

It is a good vibration in many ways on 
which to undertake a venture, as it is strong, 
heavy and hard to turn from its course. 

The old saying: "On four squares the city 
stands," holds much of truth. In its unde- 
veloped state it is a pugnacious, unrefined, 
drastic and physical enduring number, and 
curbs and restrains all things not physical or 
scientific, and seldom soars above the physical 
or earth vibrations. 

It is a number of accumulation, collection 



NUMBERS FOUR, FIVE AND SIX 7 

and material concentration and loves to possess 
for possession's sake. 

Character and Influence 0/ Number Five. — 
The influence of this number tends towards 
excitement, nervousness and tempestuousness. 

The Number Five characterizes a vibration 
that is somewhat different from the ordinary 
— in that it is double-sided. People coming 
under the vibration may be compared to a 
man sitting upon a fence leaning first one way 
and then another, never certain in which 
direction his best interests lie. 

It may be compared in many ways to the 
Gemini sign of astrology, that is, it is two- 
sided in nature — being constructive and de- 
structive, optimistic and pessimistic, cheerful 
and melancholy. 

It is supposed to be unlucky, but this is 
probably due to the fact that it is not a 
religious vibration, and the old idea was, a 
thing without religion must be unlucky, just 
as in olden times a witch was condemned 



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when she performed acts beyond the under- 
standing of her neighbors. 

It has also been called unlucky as it gives 
a tendency to investigate the unseen or mys- 
tical, and this in olden times was considered 
black magic and ungodly. 

It is both a spiritual and material number: 
It is a number of entertainment, of light talk, 
fashion and meaningless living, having no 
great depth or stability. 

It may be compared to the pioneer in that 
it acts as the gateway to great things, but 
seldom remains to enjoy the fruits of the 
undertakings: it is said to be unfortunate in 
its influence, but this depends entirely upon 
the individual and his understanding. 

It is a number of display, pomp and cere- 
mony, dexterity and duality. 

It is the social number in the true sense of 
the word, and is reported to bestow on its 
holder social and personal allurement and 
attraction. 



NUMBERS FOUR, FIVE AND SIX 9 

This number is called by some authorities 
fickle and changeable, but this is probably- 
due to its being misunderstood, its swiftly 
moving states of consciousness, mystifying 
and confusing. 

The Character and Influence of Number Six. 
— The Number Six is similar to Number Two 
in several ways, chiefly in that it is also a 
peace-loving, optimistic, joy-giving, kind and 
considerate number. It differs in that it is 
more Universal in scope, in fact it swings a 
greater orbit than do most numbers. 

Its influence is varied, including art, phi- 
lanthropy and intuition and inspiration. It 
influences the sixth sense. It bestows confi- 
dence, trust and reliance: "united we stand, 
divided we fall" applies to the Six very 
closely, as it is weak when unattended, but 
powerful when in combination. 

It is universal in its influence rather than 
personal. 

Its influence in financial matters is doubt- 



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ful, but its influence in health and religion 

is strong. 

It is a number of marriage: and one of 
comprehension and conservatism and repose, 
solace and comfort. 



CHAPTER IV 

THE CHARACTER AND INFLUENCE OF NUMBERS 
SEVEN, EIGHT AND NINE 

The Character and Influence oj Number 
Seven. — Number Seven is a mysterious, dark, 
obscure, unaccountable number: it is prob- 
ably called so because its influence is not 
thoroughly understood. It is a number lack- 
ing expression and is highly conservative and 
retired. It is not the number or influence 
the most favorable for starting a progressive 
business or a cherished physical undertaking. 

It is a number of self-satisfaction and 
outward poise and repose. 

The root or origin of the Seven vibrations 
finds its inception probably in old monastery 
times. 

It is a vibration "in the world, but not of 
the world." 



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Not a number to seek renown or glory, in 
fact any form of self-expression. Throughout 
time the Seven influence has been dark, ob- 
scure, secret and hidden, always in its glow, 
dim and enigmatical. 

It is the number of the stoic, the religion- 
ist and the mystic. 

Retirement, seclusion, solitude, privacy and 
retreat are common words in describing this 
Seven influence. 

It is an important number, leading back, 
as it does, to the soul, the quiet, poised and 
unexpressed of man, and demonstrates that 
state of conscience called self-sufficiency. 

The Influence and Characteristic oj Number 
Eight. — The eight is the scientific mental 
number. 

It is the number of business, of material 
achievement, of self-assertiveness and business 
success. 

It may be classed as a vibration of accom- 
plishment, attainment and acquirement. 



NUMBERS SEVEN, EIGHT AND NINE 13 

In choosing a name to appear under as a 
singer, musician, artist, etc., do not accept 
the Number Eight as a good choice, but if it 
is intended as a name for business, one may 
expect help from its powerful material and 
mental influence. 

It spreads an influence of discernment, 
analysis, technicality: it also gives rather a 
"self-positive" atmosphere. 

Its mission is acquirement, achievement 
and execution. 

It is a high free number: hence, has uni- 
versal sympathy and understanding. 

It is a number of mentality, domination 
and rule: it tends towards organization and 
intellectuality, and should create a good in- 
fluence for the business man, the scientific 
man and the technical musician. 

It is the mighty, powerful, potent vibration 
of business. 

The Character and Influence of Number 
Nine. — This is a high, broadened, universal 



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influence: it has always been known as the 
number of love, representing the highest es- 
sence of universal and personal love. 

As one is the beginning and nine the 
ending of numbers, so are they as far apart 
in their influences; the one representing indi- 
viduality and the nine influence representing 
Universality and geniality, and standing for 
uprightness, integrity and virtue: it is a 
permanent, enduring and steadfast number. 

It has an influence for expression, especially 
in art, and is a helpful influence for the actor, 
singer, speaker, etc.: in fact along any line 
of expression, being in this respect similar to 
the Three. 

The developed Nine is inclusive, never 
petty, small or personal, but, even if unde- 
veloped and petty, " Nines' ' have much of 
that trait for which a Nine is known, i.e. 
universal love, which means love for the low 
as well as for the high, in fact, sees God in 
all things and all conditions. 



NUMBERS SEVEN, EIGHT AND NINE 15 
Nine is considered the father of all the 
vibrations and the most developed. The name 
with many nines is well equipped to face 
the existing circumstance of the daily living 
out. 



CHAPTER V 

APPLICATION AND USE OF NUMBERS 

The first lesson to learn after mastering 
the character and influence of the different 
numbers is how to reduce them to a common 
unit, and the next step, how to apply them to 
names and conditions. 

There are only nine numbers, any total 
above these single numbers being simply a 
combination or union of numbers. 

The number 18 is a combination of i and 8 
57 is a combination of 5 and 7, hence in 
applying numbers to names, remember, all 
compound numbers must be brought to a 
single unit, as they are not numbers in the 
sense that the numbers 1 to 9 inclusive are, 
but rather a union of several numbers. 

To illustrate: take the number 67. Re- 
ducing it we have: 6+7= 13; now, as 13 



USE OF NUMBERS 17 

is still a union of 1 and 3 and a compound 
number, we again add and find that 1 + 3 = 4: 
hence, the digit value of 67 is 4 (6+ 7 = 13: 

Another example, 552 is to be reduced to a 
single digit as it is composed of three numbers. 
To find its working value we add 5 +5 +2 =12: 
and as 12 is still a union of numbers we add 
again 1 + 2=3. Hence the single digit of 
552 is 3. 

(5 + 5 + 2=12: 1 + 2=3.) All numbers or 
combinations of numbers over 9 in value must 
be reduced to their single valuation or single 
digit, and the single digits are from 1 to 9 
inclusive. 

In applying numbers to names, the letters 
of the alphabet are given a numerical valua- 
tion, that is, each number has its own numeri- 
cal value. 

For convenience' sake the alphabet is divided 
as follows: 



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1 — A, J, S. 

2 — B, K, T. 
3-C, L, U. 

4 — D, M, V. 

5 — E, N, W. 

6 — F, O, X. 
7-G, P, Y. 

8 — H, Q, Z. 

9 — 1 R. 

These letters are not placed haphazardly op- 
posite their corresponding numbers, but rather 
do they follow in rotation of valuation as do 
numbers. For instance, Y is a 7 because it is 
the 25th letter in the alphabet and the value 
of 25 is 7, 2 + 5 making 7. C is a 3 because 
it is the 1 2th letter in the alphabet and the 
single digit of 12 is 3, as 1 + 2 = 3. To find 
the single unit of a name place under each 
letter its number value, then add the single 
numerical values thus: 





USE OF NUMBERS 




JOHN APPELL 




1685 177533 




20 26 




2 8 




2 + 8 = 10 or 1 as 1 - 


J is 


1 


is 


6 


H is 


8 


N is 


-5 



19 



the total 20. Now we reduce 20 thus: 2+0=2 
and we have the single digit of John as 2. 

Appell vibrates to 8 because 
A vibrates to 1 



p 


(C <( 


7 














p 


<( (« 


7 














E 


<( (< 


5 














L 


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3 














L 

sum 


total 


_3_ 

26, or 8, 


as 


2 


+ 


6 


= 8, 


hence the 


name 


: Appell 


vibrates 


to 


8. 











20 NAMES, DATES, AND NUMBERS 

To find the single value of both names we 
add 2 (which is John's valuation) and 8 (which 
is Appell's valuation) and we have 2+8=10 
and 10 is 1 because 1 =0 + 1, so the name 
John Appell vibrates to the number i. 



CHAPTER VI 

STRONG AND WEAK NAMES AS APPLIED TO 
THE LAW OF INCLUSION AND EXCLUSION 

The great man is he who includes the most. 
A man may be gifted along a given, but re- 
stricted, line, at the same time be weak in all 
other walks of life. Such a one cannot be 
called a strong, inclusive person. 

Each number and letter, as we have already 
learned in the preceding chapter, stands for a 
certain principle: hence it necessarily follows 
the name which includes many and varied 
numbers is naturally considered stronger than 
is the name more limited in its inclusiveness. 
This law of inclusion of letters in the name 
does not necessarily mean that a long name 
denotes a strong personality: far from it, as 
the careful observer will see that many times a 
long name has included little of the varied 



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numbers, the name being simply composed of 
certain single numbers repeated many times, 
the name being long but not inclusive. Every 
letter in the complete name (given and sur- 
names) means an inclusive vibration for its 
bearer. It means more stock in trade: a pre- 
paredness to grasp a situation when the oppor- 
tunity does come. Numbers which are missing 
in one's names are weak points in the main 
construction: this is explained by the fact 
that a quality not possessed cannot be mani- 
fested by an individual. This holds true until 
the missing quality is conscientiously and per- 
sistently developed. 

A name containing many 3*s and 6's and c/s 
is recognized as having great musical capa- 
bilities. This musical ability may be dormant, 
or may never have been sensed. Nevertheless, 
despite its tardy appearance, the vibrating law 
of music exists in the name and the qualities, 
and, when given the opportunity, do manifest 
themselves. 



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The man with many 7*s we know, and recog- 
nize, will have a hard row to hoe should he 
take up singing, speaking, etc. 

If one letter or number predominates in the 
name, do not give up entirely to its influence, 
always remembering there are other numbers 
and other vibrations. 

The strong name is the one which includes 
the most numbers in a uniform way: that is, 
not having a predominance of any one number. 

As illustration of the inclusion law take the 
name 

HENRY JAMES LEE 

85597 1 1 45 1 355 

To analyze it to find what numbers it includes, 

the number of times occurring, and the numbers 

absent, we divide the name thus: 

The One influence is present Three times. 

The Two influence is lacking. 

The Three influence is present Once. 

The Four influence is present Once. 

The Five influence is present Five times. 



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The Six influence is lacking. 

The Seven influence is present Once. 

The Eight influence is present Once. 

The Nine influence is present Once. 
The qualities or influences lacking are the Two 
(2) and the Six (6). 

The following plan is useful as it shows at a 
glance all the letters in the name, the numbers 
lacking and how many times the ones that are 
present occur. 

HENRY JAMES LEE 

85597 1 1 45 1 355 
3-1-1-5 1-1-1 

1-345 789 

The nine numbers which are present in the 
name are placed in a row: in the place of those 
numbers missing a dash thus — is made. 
Directly over each number its times of occur- 
rence in the name is denoted. As we see in 
the above name, directly over the 1 is placed a 
small 3; this tells us at a glance there exist 
3 letters in the above name of that value. This 



STRONG AND WEAK NAMES 25 

method we continue throughout the name, so 
joining the letters naturally together in their 
several valuations. 

Over the 5 is a 5 denoting that this influ- 
ence, worldliness, convention, social, etc., is 
quite strong in this name. 

The number One occurs many times, 3 times ^ 
to be exact, — denoting inherent residing capa- 
bilities of invention, original undertakings, 
push, etc. 

Observe that in this name the qualities or 
influences bestowed by the vibration 7 8 and 
the 9 are present, but not intensified, occurring 
only once. Nevertheless, the fact that they 
exist even once is better than not at all. 

All the number influences present in the 
name are evenly developed with the exception 
of the numbers 1 and 5. This condition de- 
notes fairly even capabilities, with the influence 
of the numbers 1 and 5 predominating. 



CHAPTER VII 

THE NUMBER THAT GOVERNS THE LIFE 

This is also called the distinguishing number, 
probably for the reason that its influence af- 
fects or has a bearing on the life more than 
any other one number. 

While many numbers (such as the single 
name number, the number of letters in the 
name, etc., etc.) have a deep effect, yet this 
so-called distinguishing number ranks first in 
importance. 

Consciously or subconsciously, this number 
does direct and affect us. The student and 
careful observer will find friends, events, ene- 
mies, etc., occurring in his life, having a similar 
influence. 

The distinguishing number, so important to 
us, is obtained by the addition of all the let- 



NUMBER THAT GOVERNS LIFE 27 

ters in all the names: in case of a married 
woman the full name before marriage is the 
one used. 
Illustration: 



4ARY 


JANE 


FREEMAN 


4197 


1 155 


6955415 


21 


12 


35 


3 


3 


8 


3+3+8= 


14 




1+4 = 


5 





Mary vibrates to 3, Jane to 3 and Freeman 
to 8: the sum total of 3 + 3 + 8 = 14 or 
(5 as 1 + 4= 5). 

Then the distinguishing number of Mary 
Jane Freeman is 5, and it is this number which 
will probably mostly affect her life. To put 
it differently, this is probably the number whose 
influence she will mostly encounter in her 
every-day journeying through life. 

The distinguishing number is, of course, af- 
fected by the vibrations of the other names ; in 



28 NAMES, DATES, AND NUMBERS 

this case it will, of course, be affected by 3 (the 
valuation of Mary and Jane), and by 8 (the 
valuation of Freeman): so we cannot consci- 
entiously call this person a 5, — only the im- 
portant number is a 5. 



CHAPTER VIII 

HOW EACH SINGLE NAME AFFECTS THE LIFE 

The several single names have a direct in- 
fluence on the life. The different names of an 
individual as daily used may agree in and be 
very harmonious, or they may be antagonistic 
in vibrations one to the other, and, as a result, 
cause inharmony and subconscious turmoil — 
turmoil which is recognized as existing, but 
which, up to now, it has been impossible to 
locate. It is well known that certain numbers 
are harmonious one to another, while others 
are antagonistic. As this is true of numbers, so 
it is with their corresponding names. 

One may be using continually names that 
entirely disagree one with the other, and so 
unconsciously, add another link to that al- 
ready large chain of inharmony that exists in 
all lives and which everyone is continually and 
perpetually endeavoring to eradicate. 



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The name George is the direct opposite to 
Walter, and this makes them, according to the 
modern law of opposites, discordant or out of 
harmony, the natural result being that the 
bearer of such a name carries continually with 
him a warring, discordant factor, and no matter 
how strong, potent and harmonious his dis- 
tinguishing number may be, he is certain to 
feel the influence of this perpetual discordance 
of the single names. 

It is important, in choosing a successful 
name for a child, or for the stage, or nom de 
plume, to keep the several single names har- 
monious and to also choose for a powerful 
whole. A destiny number derived from dis- 
cordant single names is not an entirely happy 
combination, neither is it wise to choose a 
combination of strong names if their union 
makes a weak destiny number. 

A strong name, that is a strong Destiny 
number, composed of inharmonious single names, 
is like a family divided against itself. While 



NAME AFFECTS THE LIFE 31 

it may eventually be successful, yet the process 
of attainment is difficult and disagreeable. 

A strong destiny number obtained through 
weak names will not manifest the same quali- 
ties as a strong destiny number which is com- 
posed of strong single names. Many people 
are "near geniuses/' they are continually on 
the brink of great things, they almost attain to 
fame and opulence in their chosen line: yet, 
despite their apparent worthiness, there is al- 
ways a "something" that intervenes and just 
keeps the object, success, forever out of their 
eager grasp. It is, "Oh, so near!" and yet, 
always, "so far." 

An individual of this "near genius" class 
of persons may appear to have a strong name, 
but, on closer analysis, the "fly in the oint- 
ment" is usually found in some name with a 
weak vibration and which . is just powerful 
enough to keep the other names from exerting 
their real influence. 

Take, as example, a man having as Chris- 



32 NAMES, DATES, AND NUMBERS 

tian names: George (3) Vernon (7): George 

vibrates to 3 thus: GEORGE, and VERNON vi- 

756975 

39 
12 

3 
brates to 7 thus: VERNON. 

459565 

34 

7 

The influence of the Number 7 stands for 
aloofness and repression, and the 3 stands for 
geniality and expression: hence, the laws of 
opposites are personified and one force is con- 
tinually pulling against the other. 

The law of opposites in individuals was 
formerly held to be the law of happiness, the 
idea being, one person supplied in general make- 
up, both physically and mentally, what the 
other person lacked. Despite the longevity of 
this opinion, observation has most thoroughly 
exploded that old theory; the philosophical 



NAME AFFECTS THE LIFE 33 

observers contending that while this law of 
opposites for happiness may hold true for a 
limited period, yet in time, lack of under- 
standing, together with certain qualities pos- 
sessed by one life, is bound to pall and grate 
upon the other. 

This idea of unhappiness in opposites holds 
doubly true in the sensitive, developed indi- 
vidual, and where we find existing cross vi- 
bration, do we also find greater qualities for 
inharmony. 

To this law there are several noted excep- 
tions, and the old saying: "It's the exception 
that proves the rule," holds true in several in- 
stances of opposite number vibrations. Princi- 
pally is this true of the Number 1 and Number 
2 influence. While they are directly opposite 
in their natural tendencies, yet, also, is their 
combined influence beneficial in a name. This 
is accountable principally to the soothing, paci- 
fying, modifying influence of the 2. A typical 
one's characteristics for "oneness," for brisk- 



34 NAMES, DATES, AND NUMBERS 

ness and masculine mastery is quieted by the 
gentle subtlety and quiet persuasive powers of 
the 2. 

Hence a name Mae which vibrates i, 
(M is 4, A is i, E is 5, 4 + i + 5 = io: or 
i + o = i) would be benefited by joining with 
the name Ivy, which vibrates 2: (I is 9, V is 4, 
Y is 7: 9 + 4 + 7 = 20 or 2). 

The name Ernest (vibrating 9) is not par- 
ticularly antagonistic to any number, but 
obtains better opportunity for its natural expres- 
sion with a notably congenial number — 3, 6 
or 2. 

The separate single names of the complete 
or whole name make for harmony or discord 
or agreeing or disagreeing with the Destiny 
Number (i.e. the sum total of all the letters 
in the original name) and also with each other. 

Usually, some of the single names of the 
whole name are harmonious with other single 
names in the complete name, while again, a 
complete name may contain single names which 



NAME AFFECTS THE LIFE 35 

are out of harmony one with another, and so 
make for discord in the entire name. 

Elimination is one remedy for this name dis- 
cordance. As an instance, take a complete 
name composed of three single names, only 
two of which agree, and for effective redress 
cease to use the odd or disagreeing name. This 
is a very forceful remedy as it cuts the dis- 
cordant current at its source or fountainhead. 
JAMES HENRY RAE 
3 7 6 

In this name the inharmony exists between 
James (3) and Henry (7): numbers 3 and 7 
do not harmonize as described in previous 
pages. One number is oil and the other water; 
as a result, there is naturally no mixing or 
blending. If the bearer of this name is what 
we call a "success," it is so in spite of circum- 
stances, situation or condition. 

To harmonize the above name the best way is 
to cease signing the name Henry, using only the 
names James and Rae: the first name James 



36 NAMES, DATES, AND NUMBERS 

being a 3 and the later Rae being a 6, both 
these numbers are in harmonious relationship. 

The following collection of names are in 
harmony, their number vibration following 
each name: George (3), Belle (9), Ernest 
(9), May (3), Charles (3), Tom (3), Alice (3), 
Anna (3), Trude (5), Percival (6), Fred (6), 
Phebe (9), Juno (6), Park (6), Cecil (5), 
Ethel (5), Robert (6), Frances (3), Benjamin 
(6), Nellie (3), Emma (5). 

The following names are in harmonious vi- 
bration: Joseph (1), Julia (8), Ray (8), Hugh 
(8), Eric (8), Mae (1), Cora (1), Roland (1), 
Hermann (1), Clifford (1), Edward (1), Alfred 
(1), Beta (1), Peter (1). 

The following names work together harmo- 
niously: Henry (7), John (2), Ivy (2), Belle 
(9), Vernon (7), Ernest (9), William (7), 
Mark (7), Annie (7), Lilly (7), Eva (1), Ralph 
(1), Phebe (9), Andrew (2), Orin (2), Philip 
(7), Douglas (7), Walter (7), Eleanor (7), 
Margaret (2). 



NAME AFFECTS THE LIFE 37 

Following are examples of names working 
under the law of inharmony, one name being 
an obstruction and hindrance to the other, 
as they attract universal cross currents: 

Example I. — Names vibrating to Number 
3 and Names vibrating to Number 7: 

A few names under the 3 vibration: Alice, 
George, Charles, Frances, Nellie. 

Some under the 7 vibration: Henry, Annie, 
Lilly, Philip, Walter, Eleanor. 

There are many other affinities and near 
affinities in the Number 3 names, but by 
simply giving the more striking example, the 
reader will, of course, after careful study of 
the subject, undoubtedly find many other 
examples of name disagreement. 

Our continual aim should always be to use 
names which are suitable or acceptable one 
to the other. Having several names, use only 
those that co-operate and work together in 
unison. Also endeavor, as far as possible, to 
strengthen our possibilities and inherent powers 



38 NAMES, DATES, AND NUMBERS 

by keeping the single names in unison with 

the Destiny number. 

One name whose vibrations are not suitable 
or amiable to an otherwise strong name, may 
prove to be a proverbial "fly in the ointment." 
It is often said that even the strongest of men 
have in their make-up little traits which keep 
them from reaching the higher goals of success. 
We invariably find in these men, after careful 
analysis, some name or initial that explains 
the "ball and chain' ' under which this man 
is laboring. 

Example II. — Names vibrating to Number 
i are inharmonious with names vibrating to 
Number 6: 

Names vibrating to Number i: Mae, Cora, 
Roland, Hermann, Clifford, Edward: 

Names vibrating to Number 6: Fred, Juno, 
Percival, Park, Benjamin. 

Note: It will be noticed that, in coupling, 
names of the 6 and i vibration, that most of 
the inharmony comes from the i. This is 



NAME AFFECTS THE LIFE 39 

due to the fact that 6 is a tolerant, universal 
vibration. 

Example III. — Names vibrating to 
I are not in harmony with names vibrating to 7 

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9 " " always happy " " 7 

Following is a brief chart of numbers that 

agree and work in Unison: consequently 

names of the same valuation agree. 

I agrees, or has many things in common with 4, 8 



2 

3 

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5 
6 

7 
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1, 4 

2, 3, 6 



CHAPTER IX 

THE IMPORTANCE OF VARYING THE 
SIGNATURE 

All events of this world, all happenings, 
circumstances and undertakings have their 
separate, individual vibrations, and when we, 
as individuals, come in contact with these 
congregated vibrations, there is produced an 
amiable or adverse relationship. 

"Atmospheres" are, as we know, mental 
oscillations or vibrations. They are originally 
produced by man's mental attitude but even- 
tually become so strong as to be individualized, 
and finally become so powerful as to be no 
longer affected by outside influences. 

A church has a peculiar atmosphere or vi- 
bration which is said to be "characteristic of 
Churches." Hence, we may say there is 
a "church vibration." This church vibra- 



VARYING THE SIGNATURE 41 

tion becomes impotent to individual attack, 
as is illustrated when we see some unbelieving 
and supposedly unbending and obstinate per- 
son instinctively, on entering the doors, lower 
his voice and raise his headgear in unconscious 
acknowledgment of something more powerful 
than his skepticism. So it is with many and 
many a vibration which we unconsciously 
pit ourselves against, and which, as a result, 
submerges us, simply because we are out of 
harmony with it. The dancing hall, the stage, 
the theater, the business house, the professional 
rooms, the hospitals, and countless others too 
numerous to mention, all have their own 
characteristic and individualized vibrations. 

We will receive more harmony, peace and 
power from these vibrations or atmospheres, 
regardless of what they represent, by working 
in union with them, than we will by being 
antagonistic, even subconsciously antagonis- 
tic. While formerly we did not recognize it, 
we are subconsciously hostile when we carry 



42 NAMES, DATES, AND NUMBERS 

a name that is not suitable to the vibration 

of the place which we enter. 

Man should be more elastic, not so unbend- 
ing and non-appreciative of the more subtle 
laws of life. He should learn adjustment and 
cease forcing the vibrations where they are 
unsuitable and many times repugnant. 

To assist in attaining this object of uni- 
versal adjustment, one should have and use 
several signatures, that is a business signa- 
ture, agreeable and suitable to his particular 
business, so contributing toward and not 
detracting from its and his ultimate success. 
If an orator, then, speak under a name that 
is harmonious and pleasing to the currents 
or vibrations of oratory. 

Let us co-operate with and adjust ourselves 
to that particular vibration under whose ban- 
ner we wish to succeed. If it be in oratory, 
then let us carry an oratorical name vibration 
and not one of the hermit or close-mouthed 
recluse. If we desire musical success, let us 



VARYING THE SIGNATURE 43 

endeavor to be amiable to the musical currents 
and not antagonistic. 

So it is with every conceivable thing in life, 
in the arts, in politics, in the professions, in 
business, etc. If we are working in sev- 
eral branches, let us not strike one certain, 
unbending attitude and persistently carry it 
through all the different branches from which 
we may be trying to wring success. We will 
attain much more by harmonizing and co- 
operating than through resistance and con- 
demnation. One good way to put one's self 
in harmonious union with any vibration is to 
sign the name with the letters whose numbers 
are in accord with the vibration and so not 
withdrawing or detracting from the general 
vibration. In other words, and to put it very 
tense and concise: have a signature to meet 
all occasions. 

I know an adjustable individual who is 
fundamentally a professional man. He dab- 
bles in business and, on occasions, writes and 



44 NAMES, DATES, AND NUMBERS 

lectures. For all these different vocations he 
has and uses a different name, never using his 
business signature at the head of his written 
articles, nor does he sign his professional 
name on his books. His several signatures 
are used for his several undertakings. He 
varies the sound, not his name, only adding 
or dropping one name of his several, or using 
an initial in place of a name — all done to 
keep his name and the thing he is doing 
harmonious to each other. 

Number 8 is a good business vibration, but 
a name vibrating to 8 can hardly be called a 
suitable one for music, oratory or acting. 
There are some successful musicians and ora- 
tors whose names vibrate to 8, but they are 
more along the type of mental musicians and 
mental orators and scientists. 

3 is a successful vibration for singing, dancing, 
speaking, acting, entertaining, friendship, etc. 

i is a signature to be used by explorers, 
heads of enterprises, directors, planners, etc. 



VARYING THE SIGNATURE 45 

2 is a name for mothers, doctors, dentists, 
diplomats, arbitrators and all of the less 
powerful and strenuous occupations. 

4 is the number to adjust one's name to 
for work for a political career among "the 
people," for country life, nature study, ex- 
ploring, hunting, study, tradesmen, canvassers, 
etc. 

6, for philanthropists, matrons, nurses, etc. 

7, The religionists, inventor, the stoic and 
mystic. 

9, Signature of the broad-minded, broad- 
ened, universal love man. The big composer, 
tragedian, minister and general. 

A simple change of spelling alters the name 
in value. History tells us of many instances 
of how changes of name affected individual 
lives and circumstances. 



CHAPTER X 

HOW THE NAME DISCLOSES THE FUTURE 

There was formerly a common or frequent 
saying that man changes every cell in his entire 
body every 7 years. Later, this period was 
reduced by some to 30 days. Their idea put 
concisely is that not a cell exists in the body 
but what passes away and a new one takes 
its place; this process continues unceasingly, 
the old cells being incessantly displaced by 
new ones. 

As we change our cells, so do we change our 
vibrations, and experience has demonstrated 
that the life of a vibration in the human is, 
roughly speaking, one year, or the length of 
time it takes the earth revolving on its axis 
to pass under the rays of the sun. 

One year, a completion of the seasons, is a 
complete vibration in our life. 



NAME DISCLOSES THE FUTURE 47 

What next year has in store for us, what 
we are in at present and the vibrations we 
have passed through are all in the name. 

The first letter in the name is the first 
vibration in the life, the second letter denotes 
the character of the second year. The third 
letter in the name tells, generally speaking, 
what is in store for one the third year, and so 
on: each letter is a vibration and each vibra- 
tion a year in length. 

Take the following name, for example, of 
how the name tells the past and present and 
discloses the future: 
Randolph John Williams, age 30 years 

RANDOLPH JOHN 
91546378 1685 

Each year of life 

1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 
21 22 23 24 26 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 

WILLIAMS 
5 9 3 3 9 1 4 1 



48 NAMES, DATES, AND NUMBERS 

Each year of life 
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 

33 34 35 36 

R is the first letter in his name: A is the 
second letter: N is the third letter: D is the 
fourth letter, and so on up to 30, his present 
age. This we see comes under o or 6, so this, 
his 30th year, is in the 6th vibration. 

We say, he being in the 6th vibrating year, 
his yearly outlook will assume the character 
of the 6th vibration. He will find this year 
of his life not so strenuous as were some 
years of the past (6 is not a strenuous number). 

His path this year will carry him into 
broader and less strenuous and turbulent 
places. Humanity will give him a higher 
place in its regard and will look to him as a 
worthy individual. In this 30th year of his 
life, he will instinctively cater more to the 
peaceful, quiet, tranquil side of life as 6 is a 
number of Peace, quiet and repose. 

This, to him, will be a year of more mind 



NAME DISCLOSES THE FUTURE 49 

rest, more tranquillity and less worries, as 6 
is an optimistic, restful number. 

It is, all told, a restful, philanthropic, bene- 
ficial year and coming, as it does, between 
the 1, (a rather pushing, active, forceful year) 
and 8 (a thinking, critical, analytical year), it 
should be of great benefit. 

In this, his 30th year, more credence and 
reliance will be proffered him and the vibra- 
tions of blame and reproach and censure 
will not come his way as frequently as they 
have in certain other years of his life. This 
year will be similar, generally speaking, to his 
10th year, both coming under this same 
vibration. 

His next year will be under the 8th vibra- 
tion, it being the 31st letter in his name, and 
he will be at that time 31 years of age. 

This means somewhat of a change in his 
life, especially a change from his 30th year, 
as 6 is a different vibration in most ways 
from an 8. 



5 o NAMES, DATES, AND NUMBERS 

His 31st year will be much more active and 
probably more materially remunerative, as 8 
stands for worldly possessions and business 
success. 

He should make strides in his own advance- 
ment in his 31st year, as 8 is a big universal 
free number and bestows an influence of 
power and enterprise. It is a broad vibration, 
is this 8, and people while under its influence 
should expand their talents in every direction, 
normal and natural to them. It is advisable 
for his own welfare that he achieve as much 
as possible in his 31st year, as the following 
two years, or his 32d and 33d, will be under 
the influence of the 5 and this, as we know, 
means change, indecision, pleasures, etc., and 
lack of stability generally. 

His 34th year has many strong indications 
as told by the 9, but it remains for the next 
two years following this, which are his 35th 
and 36th years, to bring out his true expres- 
sion. This bringing out of his real expression 



NAME DISCLOSES THE FUTURE 51 

is due to the fact that his 35th and 36th years 
will be under the influence of the 3, which is 
a number of expression and accomplishment. 

In the case of a married woman wishing 
to ascertain what vibration she is working 
under, she gives to each letter a year as in 
the case of the unmarried woman, and the 
man, but she uses her own given and Chris- 
tian names, and not her married name. 

Thus, Mrs. Henry Smith is 25 and wishes 
to know the general trend of her next or 26th 
year: she takes her maiden name of Jane 
Elizabeth Brown and gives to each letter a 
year: 

JANE ELIZABETH 
numbers — 1 1 5 5 539812528 

years — 1 234 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 
37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 



52 NAMES, DATES, AND NUMBERS 

B R O WN 
numbers — 2 g 6 5 5 

years — 14 15 16 17 18 
32 33 34 35 36 
5051 52 53 54 

First put the value of the letter of the name 
directly beneath, then proceed to give each 
letter the value of one year, and we can see 
at a glance the general trend of the life, both 
of the past and present as well as the future. 

Her 37th year will be similar to her 19th 
year in that they both are under the vibra- 
tion of one. They will not, of course, be 
exactly alike, because the years or vibration 
of time she has lived between 19 and 37 have 
brought their lessons, but the general trend 
will be similar. 

The mode of procedure in any and all 
names is similar. First find the number in 
the name, corresponding to the year in life; 
then look up the influences of the number 



NAME DISCLOSES THE FUTURE 53 

(this can be done in a preceding chapter), and 
we have the general forecast for that year. 

To those desirous of looking deeper, that is 
seeking a more definite in place of so general 
a forecast, we may divide each year as does 
nature its seasons. The sun, as we all know, 
moves — and becomes more and more powerful 
in its influence until a climax is reached, when it 
naturally retracts or declines in power and grad- 
ually sinks back to the beginning point. Man 
may divide each of the letters in his name into 
seasons, as does Nature, and have Spring, Sum- 
mer, Autumn and Winter of each letter. 

1 st Part of each letter, or number, Spring. 

Spring represents childhood, the plant push- 
ing through the soil. The Summer or second 
division of each letter's influence represents 
Youth, the flower blossoming: lightness and 
gaiety. Autumn, Manhood, the reaping, the 
passing of the leaf. Winter, Age, the seed, a 
Mantle. 

Interpreted, this means that the first part, 



54 NAMES, DATES, AND NUMBERS 

or spring, of the vibration or number, an 
individual entering, is but the childhood or 
bud of that number. The second part is the 
blossoming of the number; the third, the 
reaping of its influence, and the fourth part 
of the year, the decline of its influence. 

If a person is entering, say, for instance, 
a 2, the full influence is not immediately felt, 
he is simply in the spring, childhood or bud 
division of the 2 vibration; conditions are, as 
yet, new and strange. This lasts, roughly, 
for three months, one fourth of a year. 

In the second quarter, or summer of this 
vibration, the influence naturally adjusts itself 
tighter around the individual: this marks a 
second period and lasts until the end of the 
sixth month — when the Autumn, manhood 
or reaping period comes to its own. Here we 
find the person well within the influence of 
the 2. In fact, at the climax or extreme end 
of its highest power from here, it gradually 
declines in influence. 



NAME DISCLOSES THE FUTURE 55 

The last 3 months of the year, or the 
winter, are marked by the decline of the 2. 
This is the winter, or age period. So, in 
entering an influence, one does not feel its 
full force or power during the first part, 
neither does the child realize, in its childhood 
state, its possibilities. 

Again, on leaving the latter part of its run, 
the influence of any number is not greatly felt, 
due to its influence waning and declining. 

In a child's name, we must bear in mind 
the fact of its dependency upon its parents; 
as a result, the number influence will not be 
so manifest as in those more advanced in years, 
and more subject to their own judgments. 



CHAPTER XI 

CHOOSING A SUITABLE NAME FOR A CHILD 

This represents, as all parents and near 
relations will recall, a period of deep reflection, 
studied contemplation, and general all-round 
indecision to all parties concerned. 

The choosing of the name is of much more 
vital importance than even the irresolute 
parents realize. They worry over a selection 
of names, but even were you to ask them 
really why they worried, they probably could 
not give a serious answer, but they somehow 
subconsciously feel there is an importance, 
even though unapparent, that is attached to 
the ceremony. 

This indecision of choice, worry and vague- 
ness is caused wholly by ignorance. The time 
is not far distant when we will proceed to the 



SUITABLE NAME FOR A CHILD 5 7 
choosing of a name as we proceed to the solv- 
ing of any problem. Not from guesswork, 
or from an unlearned, unlettered standpoint, 
but rather from an intellectual comprehension 
of the circumstances involved. 

No longer then will we name the first-born 
Willie because his financially successful uncle 
abroad goes by the name of William. Neither 
will we name a child after his father, simply 
for the reason the father thinks it such a 
manly name and one so perfectly suited for 
his manly little infant. "Shotgun" pre- 
scriptions of medicines are fast fading from 
scientific favor, since the advent of the special- 
ist, and this new era has brought greater 
understanding. The old family doctor, when 
in doubt about a diagnosis, chose his drugs 
generously and almost promiscuously, hoping 
that some of the many drugs chosen might 
reach the ailing part of his unsuspecting 
patient. Names have formerly been, are even 
today, chosen by the uninitiated in this 



58 NAMES, DATES, AND NUMBERS 

promiscuous fashion; they close their eyes and 
choose blindly, only hoping their choice turns 
out suitably for the worthy offspring. 

The Christian name should be our working 
key for a successful choosing of the given 
names. This Christian name is, of course, 
constant and remains mostly unchangeable. 
While the given names may be variable in 
spelling and adjustment, the last or Christian 
name should be perpetually constant to its 
first construction of letters, never moving from 
its first designed style, sound and arrange- 
ment of letters. This rule, to allow the last 
name to remain constant and undeviating in 
construction, is not due to a present-day 
caprice or whim, but to a deep metaphysical 
and mystical law. 

The key of fundamental basis from which 
to choose and adjust all names to be chosen, 
is the last or Christian name. With this 
name as a given asset, we have only to bear 
the following rules in mind: ist, The names 



SUITABLE NAME FOR A CHILD 59 

to be chosen should harmonize with the last 
or Christian name. That is, if the last name 
vibrates to 7, do not choose a name vibrating 
3 (see numbers on preceding page that har- 
monize). 

2d. The number or amount of letters in 
each name to be chosen, that is the new names, 
should be in harmony with the sum total of 
letters in the last names. As, for instance: 
If the last name is Smith, which is a word of 
five letters, do not choose a name like RoIIand 
which has 7 letters, as 5 and 7 do not har- 
monize and there is no advantage to be gained 
by uniting or hinging these unfriendly vibra- 
tions even in this small way. Rather choose 
a name containing 3 letters, because 3 and 5 
are amiable. 

The Law of Inheritance, when choosing the 
infant's name, must be also taken into careful 
consideration. The several natural predom- 
inating qualities of the family should be 
analyzed and reviewed. The old saying that 



60 NAMES, DATES, AND NUMBERS 

a professional or mechanical man is "born 
and not made' 5 holds much truth. While this 
old saw is not "all truth," yet the unbiased 
observer cannot deny that it is a great part 
of truth. The general outcome of the artistic 
parent is the artistic child, and the progeny 
of the mechanical parent usually has a mechan- 
ical turn. 

When the parents come under the law of 
opposites, that is one being scientific and the 
other, for instance, artistic, and doubt exists 
as to which way the child will turn, a careful 
watching will show before long the direction 
in which he naturally inclines. Or, following 
another law, we may assume the child will 
take on mostly the characteristics of the 
stronger parent. Again, we may assume that 
the male child will "take after" his father, 
in the main, and the female child after the 
mother. 

When we are satisfied that the child has a 
"bent" towards mechanics, then give him a 



SUITABLE NAME FOR A CHILD 61 

mechanical name — a mechanical name means 
any name relating to the numbers 4 or 8. 
Certain other numbers are, of course, of a 
slight mechanical turn, but 4 or 8 are the 
leaders in this department. When the family 
generally is artistic, then they are safe in 
bestowing on the child an artistic name; that 
is, any name vibrating to 3 or 6 or 9, likewise 
containing the same numbers of letters in the 
name. Where the one name vibrates to 6, let 
the other contain 3, 6 or 9 letters as well as the 
same vibration. When the name vibrates 9 
let it contain 3, 6 or 9 letters and so on. 

When the child is destined for leading large 
organizations, for inventing and planning, 
names vibrating to one will contribute to 
his or her success. 

When oratory, acting, painting, a name 
vibrating to 3 (9 is also good, as is 6 in a 
lesser degree) is acceptable. 

Following are several occupations and num- 
bers which harmonize and co-operate. When 



62 NAMES, DATES, AND NUMBERS 

the child is destined to follow a certain line, 
let the name number be in unison with the 
position. 

For diplomacy, ministry, private secretary- 
ship, certain branches of medicine, dentistry, 
etc., a 2 name is best. 

Acting, singing, oratory, entertaining, a 3 
name. Foreman, mental and physical pur- 
suits a 4 name. Occupations that call for 
adaptability, fascination and versatility co- 
operate agreeably with the 5 name. 

National philanthropists, politicians, artis- 
tic workers and organizers work best with a 
6 name. 

The mystic, recluse, abstract thinker, and 
inventor further their aim with a 7 name. 

For technique, science, analysis, certain 
types of business choose the 8 name. 

The 9 vibration is somewhat similar to the 
3, and is very beneficial for musical names; 
actors and orators, also, come harmoniously 
into its scope or vibration. 



CHAPTER XII 

NAMES SUITABLE FOR MARRIAGE 

Despite the fact of the prolific abundance 
of opinions and advice written on this much 
discussed subject, the individuals contem- 
plating entering what the newspapers call 
"marital bliss," generally do so regardless of 
whether they are, according to some "sage's" 
system, in "perfect accord" or "perfect soul 
unison." 

The law of happy unions is based upon the 
law of similars. 

The fundamental bases of the individuals, 
if happiness is to be the result, must be 
similar. 

The old idea of harmonious unions was, as 
we can all recall, based upon the law of op- 



64 NAMES, DATES, AND NUMBERS 

posites. Many did, and do today, take to 
themselves their direct opposite, opposite in 
word, thought, action and deed; many marry 
opposites because they are attracted by cer- 
tain qualities in the other which they them- 
selves do not possess. 

The powerful, physical man is many times 
enslaved by his direct opposite in the form of 
some physically frail, dainty woman. The 
frail creature was attracted to him by his 
physical magnetism, force and power of body. 
This physical force of her husband, for a time, 
fascinates her; she relies on his physical 
energy, force and power, and feels a safety 
and comfort, hitherto foreign to her. Later, 
through closer association, her eyes are grad- 
ually opened to other qualities, heretofore 
unrecognized in her physical Apollo. Qualities 
were discovered upon which she had never 
counted, and eventually he became repulsive 
to her more sensitive and developed vision. 

Her " Apollo " man was purely physical, 



NAMES SUITABLE FOR MARRIAGE 65 
demanding, as all earthly body men do, 
earthly creature comforts, such as much food, 
when and how they like it. Food and crea- 
ture comforts are the height of his attainment. 
His soul lies dormant; a restaurant window 
filled with foods is to him a masterpiece, and 
a real fact. She, more advanced, with her 
finer perception at first marveled at his queer 
ways and odd customs, the body having 
always been second in her eyes. Food had 
never been a passion. The restaurant window, 
filled in tempting style with fish, vegetables, 
fowl and great cuts of beef, is one of the 
physical man's heavens and attracts him just 
as a masterpiece on canvas does his more 
artistic brother. Philosophy bores him, and 
deep, soul-stirring music and oratory have 
no effect on his unawakened esoteric self or 
soul. 

She uses food only as a power generator, 
takes it because Nature decrees it so; to her, 
it serves only as a means to an end. To her 



66 NAMES, DATES, AND NUMBERS 

"Apollo" it means the end, and all other 
things. 

She finally tires of his "carcass worship" 
and he becomes bored with what he calls her 
"silly emotions," her love of the finer in 
Nature, of "God in the Woods," of music, 
painting and soul-stirring oratory; to him, it 
is too intangible, too meaningless, and to her 
sensitive soul, his "beefsteak" and "physical 
feats" become too tangible, and, as a natural 
result, the inevitable happens. 

The peaceful, non-resisting, non-striving 
lives are those who have renounced forever 
the Law of Opposites. They see at last with 
comprehensive vision, after centuries of need- 
less misery, and they forthwith move from 
under the old Law of Opposites which has 
caused so much misery and anguish, and slip 
into union with the higher Law of Unity, 
where tolerance, sympathy, understanding, ap- 
preciation, take the place of intolerance, mis- 
understanding, reproach and reprehension. 



NAMES SUITABLE FOR MARRIAGE 67 
In choosing marriageable, harmonious names, 
let us, bearing in mind the Law of Similars, 
use names that are similar. Similar in strength 
and vibration, thus avoiding all extremes and 
opposites. Civilization has advanced to that 
place in evolution where souls are really de- 
sirous of equality; they desire and demand 
to advance mentally and morally as equals; 
to face the world side by side as coworkers, 
and forget the motto of the dark ages, of 
"Might is Right." 

The more similarity of vibrations or letters 
existing in marriageable names, the better is 
the opportunity or chance for a continued 
amiable union. The dark spots that so often 
cloud temporarily the horizon of marital hap- 
piness will, upon examination, be found as 
coming from those vibrations in the names 
working under the law of opposites. 

As an example to illustrate this law of 
harmonious and discordant factors in a name, 
let us take the names of two individuals con- 



68 NAMES, DATES, AND NUMBERS 

templating marriage, and weigh their general 
prospects for happiness by a letter to letter 
comparison of their several names. 

James Ralph Homes we will use as illus- 
trating the man's name, the woman's being 
Annie Laura Peake. 

The number of letters in the man's name, 
James Ralph Homes, is 15; the woman's 
name, Annie Laura Peake, also has 15 letters. 
The number of letters in the names of the 
parties concerned is of importance; it does 
not necessarily follow that the number of 
letters in the man's and woman's names must 
be exact in number for harmony, but it is 
well to have them as near in number as 
possible. 

JAMES RALPH HOMES 
11451 91378 86451 

The different numbers contained in this name 
and the times they occur we will illustrate 
below. The larger numbers are those found 



NAMES SUITABLE FOR MARRIAGE 69 

in the name, the smaller numbers placed 

directly above the name numbers denotes the 

number of times of their occurrence in the 

name and the dash shows what numbers are 

missing. 

i. r 7 7 m 2 1 

1 (— ) 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 

The number 2 is the only one missing in 
his name. 

Let us now treat the woman's name in the 
same manner: 

ANNIE LAURA PEAKE 
155 95 3i39i 75125 

4^2 £ j^ 2^ 
i 2 3 (— ) 5 (— ) 7 (— ) 9 

The numbers missing in the woman's name 
are the 4, the 6 and the 8. 

Let us now compare these two names for a 
harmonious union, bearing in mind that the 
Law of Similars makes for true peace and 
happiness. 

Each letter in his name that is also in her 



7 o NAMES, DATES, AND NUMBERS 

name contributes toward their soul union, 
and by the same law, each letter in either 
name not contained in the other name acts 
as a subconscious bearer, hindering and block- 
ing their blissful marriage state. 

When both names contain a number, but 
one name has it in excess of the other, we 
cannot call it harmonious vibration; for in- 
stance, one name has, let us say, six threes, 
and the other name contains only three threes; 
this we cannot call harmony. This will be 
explained more fully in analyzing the names 
now under consideration. 

The number i five times four times Harmony 

2 absent once Inharmony 

3 once twice Harmony 

4 twice absent Inharmony 

5 twice five times Inharmony 

6 once absent Inharmony 

7 once once Harmony 

8 twice absent Inharmony 

9 once twice Harmony 



NAMES SUITABLE FOR MARRIAGE 71 

Comparing the numbers that are in har- 
mony with the numbers in which they are 
unsimilar or out of harmony, we cannot call 
these two names suitable for harmonious 
co-operation. Under the figure one, they are 
harmonious because they both have this vibra- 
tion occurring numerous times in their names. 
Numbers are harmonious in a name where the 
number occurs several times in each name and 
where one name possesses it only once more 
than does the other name. 

While there can, of course, be no arbitrary 
rule, it is fairly safe to say, the harmonious 
numbers in the name are those appearing a 
like number of times, or within once of a 
like number of times. 

In our example names above, they are 
inharmonious on the number 2, because, while 
she only possesses it once, he owns it not 
at all. 

On the three, both names are harmonious 
because they both include it. 



72 NAMES, DATES, AND NUMBERS 

On the four they are inharmonious because 
he has it twice, and she not at all. 

On the five they are inharmonious because 
while they both possess this number, she does 
so too often to be harmonious with him, she 
having the 5 occur five times, and in his name 
it only occurs twice. A man with 5 years' 
experience in a profession can scarcely, as a 
rule, be called equal to the one possessing only 
two years' experience. 

In the sixth vibration they are inharmo- 
nious, as while he only possesses one six in his 
name, she possesses none. 

On the seventh vibration they are harmonious, 
both possessing one seven. 

On the 8 they are inharmonious as he has it 
twice and she not at all. 

On the 9 they are harmonious, both possess- 
ing it in their several names an equal number 
of times. 

Of the nine letters, or nine different points 



NAMES SUITABLE FOR MARRIAGE 73 
of understanding on which to be harmonious, 
they are only so four times. Only Four out 
of Nine, less than half. The inharmony out- 
weighs the harmony, as the former has 5 out 
of a possible 9. 



CHAPTER XIII 

HOW TO FIND LUCKY DAYS AND MONTHS 

The Laws of Similars in finding our agreeable 
or lucky days and months still continue to be 
our guide. We necessarily are more in har- 
mony with the days and months that vibrate 
as we do, than are we with those opposed or 
foreign to us. 

Our first step in acquiring the date of our 
lucky period is to ascertain our distinguishing 
or destiny number. All days that are the 
same, or in harmony with this distinguishing 
number, are our lucky or agreeable days or 
months. 

Reduce our several names to a single digit, 
and the result is what is called our distin- 
guishing or destiny number. Reduce the days 
and months to a single digit, then all digits of 
days and months that agree with the digit of 



HOW TO FIND LUCKY DAYS 7 $ 

our distinguishing number are favorable ones 
to us, and are what the world insists upon 
calling lucky. 

To illustrate more fully: Let us, as an 
example, find the lucky days and months of 

OPIE WEST HOPE 
6795 5512 8675 
27 13 26 

948 

9+4+ 8= 21 = 3 

The distinguishing number of Opie West 
Hope is 3. Now, working on the law of sim- 
ilars for harmony, we know that days and 
months vibrating to 3 are necessarily harmo- 
nious or lucky day for him. His luck cannot 
be confined entirely to the three, as we have 
other numbers that are in harmony with this 
number 3 ; as they are in harmony with it so 
must they be with him, our laws of similars 
holding true through all planes. 

The other numbers in harmony with a 3, as 



76 NAMES, DATES, AND NUMBERS 

we learned in a preceding chapter, are 5, 6, 

and 9. 

Opie West Hope has many days in the 
month harmonious to him; not only has he 3 
(his destiny number) and the numbers in 
accord with this (5, 6 and 9), but also the 
compound numbers of the month and days 
that make these numbers. 

Numbers in the month making 3 are 12, 21 
and 30; numbers in the month making 5 are 
14 and 23; numbers in the month making 6 
are 15 and 24; numbers in the month making 
9 are 18 and 27; so the lucky days of the 
month of Opie West Hope whose distinguish- 
ing number is 3, are those days making 3, 5, 
6 and 9; and they are 3d, 12th, 21st, 30th; 
5th, 14th and 23d; 6th, 15th and 24th; the 
9th, 1 8th and 27th; namely 17 days out of a 
possible 31. This is exceptionally good when 
we recall that those with a distinguishing 
destiny number of 5 only have 7 out of a 
possible 31. 



HOW TO FIND LUCKY DAYS 77 

The harmonious months of Opie West Hope 
are the 3d month, the 5th, 6th and 9th 
months. The 3d month because he is a 3 
(distinguishing number), and the 5th, 6th and 
9th month, because these numbers are unison 
workers with the 3. 

The name Cora Emma Clifford is not as 
fortunate in possession of harmonious periods 
of time as is Opie West Hope. 

The destiny number of Cora Emma Clifford 
is 7 (Cora 1, Emma 5, and Clifford 1). 

All days of the month making the single 
digit 7, which is her distinguishing number, 
are welcome or harmonious days to Emma 
Cora Clifford; they are the 7th, 16th and 25th. 

We know the numbers 2 and 6 are harmo- 
nious to 7; so all days of the month vibrating 
to 2 and 6 which are the 11 (1 + 1 make 2), 
20th (2 + 0=2) and 29 (2 + 9 = 11 continued 
to single digit 1+1 = 2), 6th, 15th (1 + 5 = 6), 
24th (2 + 4 = 6). 

The agreeable or contributory months of 



78 NAMES, DATES, AND NUMBERS 

Cora Emma Clifford whose number is a 7 are 
the 7th month or August, the 2d month or 
February, and the 6th month or July. August, 
July and February because July is the 6th 
month, and February is the 2d and 6+2 
are the numbers which go with 7. 

Take the person's distinguishing number 
and the numbers which go in unison with it 
(these are to be found in a preceding chapter), 
all these with the same numbers of the cal- 
endar are the person's happy days. 



CHAPTER XIV 

POINTS TO BEAR IN MIND 

The following points I have covered in the 
book but will mention them again in this 
chapter for emphasis because of their impor- 
tance, and so, by repetition, make their im- 
portance more emphatically felt. 

The advantage in the possession of even a 
limited knowledge of Names and Numbers 
is to point out clearly the many heretofore 
hidden pitfalls of life, and to help us over the 
many so-called mysteries of existence. 

There are no so-called high or low numbers. 
They are simply different. 

The distinguishing number is the one of 
principal importance and is the single digit of 
the sum total of all the names. 

A long name is not necessarily a strong 
name, as many times a long name is not very 
inclusive, missing some numbers entirely; also 
running to extremes in certain other numbers. 



80 NAMES, DATES, AND NUMBERS 

Pet names used among friends are more 
local than general in their influence, and sig- 
nify what the owner of the name means to the 
person or persons calling him by that name. 

Adjust the letters in your name to make 
harmonious relationships throughout. 

Changes of name, even slight, as leaving 
out or adding to of a letter or initial, is, if 
scientifically done, advantageous. If in a 
"rut," try it. 

Learn what names are musical in influence; 
if you aspire to music, then use it for your 
own. If in business use a business signature, 
that is, use a name that has an influence or 
ways of business. 

Have several signatures, and vary them to 
fit the occasion. 

Each and every letter missing in our name 
signifies a vibration to overcome. 

Periods that harmonize with the distinguish- 
ing number are the advantageous ones to us. 

Names are to us a limitation or an asset. 



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